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W434 RNS

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,853 mi
Last recorded60,853 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 RNS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,853 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 60,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,714 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 52,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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W434 RNS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,201 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W434 RNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W434 RNS registered?

W434 RNS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W434 RNS safe to buy?

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